FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING/neoprene vest diy

Mugler neoprene vest courtesy of Luisviaroma

When I saw the neoprene vest by Mugler (see pic above)...I had to have it! But, then I thought to myself...do I really need it, is it something that I truly needed? Well, of course! Then I thought...wait a minute, I can actually make this myself, I do have experience (see sinister-collection.net). For those of you joining me for the first time, Amanda and I design under the label "Sinister." But, there is one big difference here...we are in the womenswear department and now I will try my hand at menswear. So, without further adieu I present my neoprene vest project!

sinister-collection neoprene project

RIDE/icon elsinore boots

It's about that time of the year when I take that last ride before filling the gas tank with Sea Form and placing the battery on a tender only to fill the air with the low hum of electricity and provide the battery with a steady stream of nutrients while awaiting the world around me to unthaw. 

I know...she's old, the bike that is, but she's mine and I can't bring myself to replace her. She even bares the scars of the tough times we've been through. Although temperamental at times, she is still true to me. So I keep her and each time I pull back the choke, turn the ignition key and press the starter and the loud roar of the engine rings in my ears I still smile like it was the first time we met. 

Remember, safety first kids...although, you don't see it in the pics, I do wear a helmet whenever I ride.

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h&m biker jacket 

h&m motorcycle denim 

deter only in america tee

icon elsinore boots

wwii raf goggles

ray ban sunglasses

kawasaki zx6-r

THE DIGITAL ISSUE/asos denim jacket

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asos denim jacket with bleach

zara scarf 

carrera sunglasses

GEAR CHANGES/bmw e46

Want a glimpse into my world...well, here it is! This is what is going on when I'm behind the wheel of my car. I see everything like this no matter what I do...and this is just a small piece I decided to share. So, keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times..now let's go!

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bmw e46

bimmian e46 m3 gauges

ALL USED UP/marc jacobs button down

So, there are some great neon signs in our neighborhood and I spent one night taking a few pictures of the signs that lined the street from old motels, music venues and car lots ...they are such relics of the past. I mean, everywhere we go now it's all about LED lighting or some kind of outdoor screen allowing businesses to play customized videos to advertise their goods. I'm not one to complain, and I'm one to fantasize of a modern city looking like some kind of dystopian future found in Ridley Scott's Bladerunner with images of attractive women advertising products and the obligatory product placement of Coke...I have to admit I'm more of a Pepsi person if I had to choose.

Every night I stare out of my bedroom window and see this used cars sign. I love the way it looks, there's just something about it. It's amazing...not to mention it happens to be on the old car lot once belonging to Amanda's father!

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vintage russian military parade hat

marc jacobs button down

h&m blazer

THE DEATH OF DYSKO/mixcrate mix

So, as we head in a new direction with the blog...We, that being Amanda and myself have created our first posts based on metallic objects. You should really see Amanda's post, which can be found here... SEE/femme

I have decided to take a different approach to the metallic subject matter...If you have placed your seat in the upright position, then prepare yourself for my thought process. Please make sure that you keep your feet and hands inside the ride at all times... So, as I couldn't see myself using the same poses found at Dollhouse Vacancy I thought, what am I to do? As I was completing a new set based on the musical progression of disco to what is now house music...now, prepare yourself...disco equals disco ball, house music is now the new disco and has been for a while. Disco ball equals shiny reflective ball which in turn shows shiny images on the dance floor. These reflective images are displayed in the image of the new mix set (see above). So, now do you see how this image coincides with a metallic them? Good!

Anyway, enjoy as you are now bound for a very interesting ride... Did I mention this is a free download? 

The death of DYSKO by Qualifid Mtrl on Mixcloud

ALMOST LIKE MCQUEEN/avelon pop jeans

I still can't get enough of these Avelon pop jeans...dressed up, dressed down, it doesn't matter they still look good. I fell asleep in them the other day, so I woke up looking good! I don't wear this wasitcoat very often, but it's a great one! I bought it in Paris and Amanda thought I had to add it to my wardrobe as it was very Mcqueen...and she was right! 

These Carrera sunglasses are my new accessory of the season...and yes, I fell asleep wearing them as well.  

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avelon pop jeans

marc jacobs braces

h&m blazer

h&m waistcoat

h&m button down

carrera sunglasses

perry ellis tie